I know most, if not all my problems come from my listening/dining/living room. The sound is a bit bright and thin. The sound stage is not bad considering the area, although a bit narrow. Plenty of detail. I think what I am looking for is a sound that is a little more rich, full and engaging. I am not great at describing what I hear, but I know what these components have the ability to sound like together and separately. And I know it could be better. I am also surprised that as great as the Nottingham sounds it does not "blow away" the Pioneer, as it should. I know this table deserves a better cartridge. Is it possibly the Rega reviews are some what exaggerated?
Which is more important?
I would like to take my system to the next level. What ever that may be. It is my understanding that any component can influence the sound as much as any other. Being economicaly challenged, upgrades are few and far between. Therefore my experience with new equipment in my system is limited. Plus, being in the military my listening room is always changing. Reviews are no help as preamps, cables, IC, and everything else seem to take a back seat to amps and speakers. Without rebuilding a house that belongs to the U.S. tax payers. Louis